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Sumatran Rhino Extinct in Malaysia as Lone Survivor Dies
The Wildlife Department says the rhino, named Iman, died of natural causes Saturday due to shock in her system. She had uterine tumours since her capture in March 2014.
US Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Kashmir
The resolution said that any changes to the status of Jammu and Kashmir must be made with the direct consultation of the Kashmiri people, who must play a central role in the determination of their future.
16 Migrants Found Sealed in Trailer on Ferry Heading Towards Ireland in Latest Discovery
The discovery draws renewed attention to the issue of illegal immigration and human trafficking in western Europe, after 39 Vietnamese were found dead in a trailer in Britain last month.
'ZERO Transparency': Trump Says Iran Shut Down Internet to Hide 'Death and Tragedy' Amid Protests
Iran wants zero transparency, thinking the world will not find out the death and tragedy that the Iranian Regime is causing, Donald Trump said.
Son of Former German President Richard von Weizsaecker Stabbed to Death
Von Weizsaecker, a doctor, had just delivered a lecture on liver diseases at the Schlosspark hospital in the western Berlin neighbourhood of Charlottenburg when he was stabbed, a police spokesman said.
A Hospital and Clean Water: China on The Charm Offensive in Sri Lanka
The perimeter walls of the hospital are adorned with pictures of China's president Xi Jinping and prime minister Li Keqiang, along with Sri Lankan leaders hailing the $67 million gift from Beijing.
EU Treats Us Like Parking Spot for Migrants, Says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Roughly 1,350 people arrived in Greece between Friday and Monday, adding to more than 32,000 people already living in miserable conditions in camps with a combined capacity of just 6,200.
Study Shows Paying Countries Not to Chop Down Forests Works
In 2009, Norway pledged $250 million if Guyana limited its annual deforestation rate to 0.056 percent between the years 2010 and 2015. The study shows that the tiny country succeeded in achieving that goal.
The Iran Cables: Secret Documents Show How Tehran Wields Power in Iraq at US Expense
Hundreds of leaked intelligence reports shed light on a shadow war for regional influence — and the battles within the Islamic Republic’s own spy divisions
An Old Friend: In First Step, Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa Clan Likely to Re-boot China Ties
Under Mahinda Rajapaksa, who may become prime minister, Sri Lanka secured almost $7 billion in loans from China, dislodging Japan as Sri Lanka's main funder of infrastructure.
EU Offers Technical Assistance to Pakistan for FATF Action Plan Implementation
FATF last month retained Pakistan on its 'Grey List' till February next year for its failure to take adequate action against money laundering and terror financing.
Samoa Shuts All Schools, Declares Emergency After Measles Kills 6 People
For the past three weeks, the Pacific island nation of 200,000 people has been in the grip of a measles epidemic that has been exacerbated by low immunisation rates.
Sri Lanka May Face a Snap Parliamentary Poll After Gotabaya Rajapaksa Win
Rajapaksa was sworn in as the country's President at the Ruwanweli Seya precincts in the ancient north central town of Anuradhapura.
Trump Says North Korea Went Too Far in Calling Rival Joe Biden 'Rabid Dog'
It was not clear what had provoked Pyongyang's ire but the response came after the Biden campaign released an ad condemning Trump's foreign policy, saying 'dictators and tyrants are praised, our allies pushed aside.'
With Lasagne, Mushroom Sauce Chicken & Sweets, Pope Hosts Grand Lunch. Guess Who are the Guests
The menu for all in the Vatican's large audience hall, including the pope, was lasagne, chicken in cream of mushroom sauce, potatoes, sweets, fruit, and coffee.
Can the World's Most Famous Bookstore Retain its Iconic Status As it Enters 100-Year Club?
Shakespeare and Company, like other small bookshops standing against the rising tide of technology and drones, reminds us of an age that is being taken away from us, quite swiftly.